The Graduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) Programme is an initiative by Workforce Singapore (WSG) that offers fresh graduates with traineeship opportunities for a period of 6 months across various sectors.
The programme aims to support fresh graduates, with no prior working experience, from Universities, Polytechnics, Institutes of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions), amid uncertainties in the economy. It supports structured traineeships for trainees to gain hands-on industry-relevant experience and skills, preparing them for successful transition into full-time employment.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Graduated in 2024, 2025 or 2026 from Universities, Polytechnics, Institutes of Technical Education (ITE), or other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024, 2025 or 2026
- Applicants must have no prior working experience and must be prepared to commit to a full-time traineeship
MAIN PURPOSE
• Work closely with Asia Pacific (APAC) market communications teams to research, develop and implement ongoing communications and sustainability initiatives
• Write impactful stories and articles for employee engagement activities and the company’s intranet
• Develop internal and external communications assets including (but not limited to) slide decks, EDMs, posters, videos etc., to support business communications
• Liaise with stakeholders within and outside of Shiseido based on project requirements
• Organise and support internal events within Shiseido
• Research, monitor and update the communications team on market trends and stakeholder insights relevant for Shiseido’s business
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES 1
• Develop communications content and assets to support business communication to employees and for external stakeholders
RESPONSIBILITIES 2
• Support key external initiatives for communications and sustainability events (including but not limited to Camellia Week, Lavender Ring etc.) with internal and external stakeholders
RESPONSIBILITIES 3
• Support key internal events (including but not limited to: townhalls, International Women’s Day, Innovation & Marketing Conference etc.)
REQUIREMENTS
• Graduate with background in Communication Studies, Business or Social Sciences preferred
• Strong communication skills with excellent command of written and spoken English
• Multimedia design skills for content creation such as EDMs, video, newsletters etc. Familiarity with Canva preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Creative, takes initiative and has a problem-solving mindset